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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts New Zealand, tsunami advisory issued | World

New Delhi: New Zealand was jolted by an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 on Thursday, with the authorities downgrading an initially issued tsunami warning to an advisory after the quake struck near the town of Te Anau on the South Island. The earthquake hit about 40 km north of Te Anau, with authorities initially estimating its magnitude at 6.3 and issuing a tsunami warning for the west coast of the South Island from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point. The warning was later downgraded after updated assessments. Although the tsunami alert has been lifted, New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) warned…

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Pipeline, new port and container terminal: How Gulf nations building an alternative to Hormuz | World

Dubai: Amid ongoing conflict in the West Asia, several countries across the Persian Gulf are accelerating efforts to reduce their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz after repeated attacks on ships in the narrow strait. The move from these Gulf nations comes as the heated rivalry between the US and Iran continues to disrupt one of the world’s busiest oil routes, raising concerns about the security of global energy supplies. Before the conflict, nearly a fifth of the world's crude oil, along with a significant share of India’s liquefied natural gas, moved through this route every single day. Gulf nations…

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How Gulf nations made Trump to drop 20% toll on cargo passing through Hormuz within 24 hours? | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 20 per cent toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz took his Gulf allies by surprise and the members of his own administration. However, the decision was scrapped entirely within 24 hours, following a push from Gulf leaders to get Trump to reconsider the decision. Trump confirmed the change himself on Tuesday, replacing the toll with trade and investment commitments from Gulf states instead. What did Trump announce on Hormuz? President Trump had announced on Monday that the US would take control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying America would…

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Has Trump given Iran any deadline before bombing its bridges? Here’s what US President said | World

Pennsylvania: Amid escalating tension between US and Iran, President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that he does not like setting deadlines when asked whether he had given Iran any ultimatum before ordering the bombing of its bridges, while warning that Tehran "better behave" amid a renewed exchange of fire between the two sides in West  Asia following the collapse of the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict in the region. I don't like giving deadlines: Trump on Iran Responding to a query when Trump has given Terhan any deadline before he initiates strikes on civilian assets inside the Islamic Republic, Trump said, "I don't like giving deadlines, but…

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US launches fresh strikes on Iran, targets military capabilities threatening Hormuz transit | World

HighlightsThe strikes targeted Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels in Hormuz. Explosions were reported in the southern cities of Ahvaz and Chabahar. The latest operation was launched after US forces carried out a 90-minute operation against Iran. Washington: The United States has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran, targeting the military capabilities of the Islamic Republic that US forces said were being used to threaten commercial and naval vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes came shortly after US President Donald Trump warned Tehran to "behave."  In a post on X, the US Central…

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Jul

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Naval blockade returns, 35 killed as US steps up strikes; Iran threatens to halt Gulf energy exports | Updates | World

Tehran: ​More than 35 people have been killed, and at least 72 others hospitalised in recent US airstrikes across Iran, according to Hossein Kermanpour, spokesperson for the Iranian Health Ministry. The escalation comes after the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its air campaign in response to Tehran's attacks on ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a renewed full-scale conflict in the Middle East. US intensifies strikes, naval blockade returns The US resumed its naval blockade on Iran on Wednesday, weeks after lifting it under an interim agreement that had paused…

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Five suffer severe burns after 11,000 KV high tension wire snaps onto street in Noida’s Sector-63 | World

Noida: At least five people were injured after an 11,000 kV high-tension power line snapped and fell in Chhijarsi Colony under Sector 63 police station limits in Noida on Wednesday. The incident also set a scooter on fire, triggering panic among residents. According to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) Swatantra Kumar Singh, local police rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information about the incident and launched rescue efforts. All the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The injured have been identified as Nidhi (15), daughter of the late Virendra; Priya (17), daughter of Balram…

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Jul

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‘Are you Muslim?’: Indian man stabbed 15 times at US mall after revealing his religion | World

Utah: A shopping trip at a mall in Utah turned into a violent incident after a kiosk employee was allegedly stabbed because of his religion. Police say the suspect specifically targeted the victim after asking whether he was Muslim. According to court documents, 48-year-old Peter Michael Larsen later told investigators that he deliberately chose the victim because he was Muslim and that he "intends to kill Muslims". He has been charged with attempted murder and prohibited dangerous weapon conduct and is being held at the Salt Lake County jail. Victim was allegedly targeted over religion The attack took place on…

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Why did US tighten economic pressure on Iran, sanction over 50 targets over oil exports? | World

Washington: In a significant development, the United States on Tuesday expanded its sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector by imposing sanctions on more than 50 individuals, companies and vessels suspected of involvement in an unlawful Iranian oil transportation ring. Why did US tighten economic pressure on Iran? State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced the sanctions on X and said the sanctions were aimed at dismantling Tehran’s "illicit shipping and sanctions evasion network", which Washington alleges has facilitated sanctions evasion and supported Iran's attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The measures have specifically focused on the maritime trade operations…

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India pushes for UN overhaul, says Security Council reforms key for ‘Fit for Future’ multilateralism | World

New York: India on Tuesday reiterated its push for a complete overhaul of the United Nations, calling for urgent reform of the Security Council. It further emphasised a stronger General Assembly and a bigger role for the Economic and Social Council to keep multilateralism relevant. New Delhi also warned that the UN risks losing global support the longer it delays making the Security Council more representative. "Public perception about the UN has changed adversely in the recent past, primarily due to the Security Council's inability to meaningfully intervene in raging conflicts across different parts of the globe," India’s Permanent Representative…

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